Scott Burns - Assistant Coach

Since retiring from AFL in 2008, Burns has been an assistant coach at West Coast Eagles and most recently Collingwood Football Club, where he previously played 264 games across 14 seasons.

Burns has been Collingwood’s midfield coach since 2014 after returning to the Pies following a five-year stint coaching under John Worsfold at the Eagles from 2009 to 2013.

He captained the Pies in 2008 and was inducted to their Hall of Fame in 2012.

After looking after the Hawks' midfield group in 2018, Burns will be responsible for the forward line in 2019.